Sr Chemist - Bhilai
Location: Bhilai
Industry: Steel Casting / Heavy Engineerig
Experience: 5 – 10 years in metallurgical lab operations (steel or alloy foundry)
Job Overview
We are hiring a seasoned Sr. Chemist with expertise in ferrous alloy analysis, spectrometry and metallurgical lab operations. This role is ideal for professionals with hands-on experience in steel foundries, chemical testing and quality assurance.
️Key Responsibilities
- Conduct chemical and spectrometric analysis of:
- Ferro Manganese Mn content, phosphorus, sulfur
- Silico Manganese Si/Mn ratios for ladle additions
- Ferro Silicon Silicon levels for deoxidation
- Manganese Ore Wet/instrumental analysis per IS 1473:2004
- Supervise lab operations:
- Sample preparation, wet chemistry, spectrometer calibration
- UTM, hardness testing, metallography
- Monitor melting/casting parameters for metallurgical integrity
- Test sand, flux, resin per foundry standards
- Maintain documentation for ISO, PED, and customer audits
- Collaborate with production teams for process control and troubleshooting
- Ensure safety and environmental compliance
Qualifications
- Degree: B.E./M.Sc./B.Sc. in Metallurgy, Industrial Chemistry or related field
- Technical Proficiency:
- Spectrometers (OES, XRF)
- Mechanical testing tools (UTM, hardness testers)
- Microscopy and metallography
- Strong analytical mindset and documentation skills